Description
"At the end of the day, those little things that you do—are what the kids are going to remember, like taking the time to play Monopoly Lithium or learn a new board game." — Steve Blentlinger
Steve Blentlinger, a seasoned entrepreneur and project manager in construction, details his path from growing up on an Illinois farm, where he learned the value of hard work from his parents, to becoming a key figure in the industry.
Steve began his career in construction, eventually co-founding Payline Data, a credit card processing company, and exploring real estate development. After selling Payline, he faced a pivotal choice between continuing in construction or exploring new ventures. Choosing to stick with his roots, Steve relaunched his construction company.
He highlights the crucial role of assembling a supportive team and the impact of personal health, particularly sleep, on professional success. Throughout, Steve stresses the importance of family, fostering connections, and sharing knowledge, underscoring his belief in the role of teaching beyond traditional educational settings.
Additional key insights:
- Learned work ethic from farmers.
- Values family, supported by wife.
- Relaunched construction firm, explores ventures.
- Driven by vision and growth.
- Implements EOS for efficiency.
- Hires right, delegates effectively.
- Integrates kids into business.
- Prioritizes health and sleep.
- Focuses on family time and travel.
- Exposes kids to diverse cultures.
- Teaches kids work ethic and resilience.
- Shares knowledge, teaches broadly.
And much more!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Family
09:25 Education & Career
26:49 Company Acquisition
35:00 Importance of Systems
46:06 Vision & Passion
55:57 Balancing Family & Work
01:04:14 Creating Memories
01:14:30 Connecting with Kids
01:29:39 Teaching Hard Work
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Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/redwoodbuilt/
Payline: https://www.paylinedata.com/
REDWOOD:: https://redwoodbuilt.com/
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